OSHA Inspection: ABSOLUTE BUSINESSES, LLC

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,290 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the facility warehouse area were exposed to entrapment and fire hazards.  The front warehouse exit doors were not marked with an exit sign.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the facility warehouse area were exposed to entrapment and fire hazards.  The front warehouse doors that could be mistaken for an exit were not marked with a "Not an Exit" sign.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): A  flammable liquid was not stored in tanks or closed containers.   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in or near the refinishing room were exposed to explosion and fire hazards.  A one gallon container of Crown VM&P Naphtha, a flammable liquid (and vapor) was open in the refinishing room.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,290 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area were not kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in and around the refinishing room are exposed to explosion and fire hazards.  The employer did not assure that combustible waste material in the refinishing room was kept in a covered metal receptacle.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    On or about September 11, 2015:  Employees are exposed to inhalation hazards when performing refinishing work.   The employer requires the use of a respirator, but had not established and implemented a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to inhalation hazards such as, but not limited to methylene chloride.  Employees are required to wear a respirator but did not have a medical evaluation prior to the required use of their respirator.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to inhalation hazards such as, but not limited to methylene chloride.  Employees are required to wear a respirator but were not fit tested prior to their initial use of their respirator.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to chemical inhalation hazards such as, but not limited to methylene chloride.  The employees are required to wear a respirator but the employer did not ensure that respirators were cleaned, disinfected and maintained in a sanitary condition.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to inhalation hazards such as, but not limited to methylene chloride.  Respirators were not stored to protect them from contamination, dust, and damaging chemicals.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who were required to use respirators:    On or about September 11, 2015:  Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to inhalation hazards such as, but not limited to methylene chloride.  The employer requires the use of a respirator but did not provide training to employees on respiratory protection.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,020 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.      On or about September 11, 2015:  Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to skin absorption of hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to methylene chloride.  There was a two week period prior to the inspection where the employer did not have the appropriate chemical resistant gloves available for use.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,290 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   On or about September 11, 2015:  Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to corrosive chemicals such as, but not limited to methylene chloride. The employer did not have an adequate means of flushing of the eyes in an emergency.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,290 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the facility are exposed to smoke inhalation and fire hazard where the fire extinguishers were:  (a) Set on the floor and not mounted where it could be easily reached in an emergency. (b) On the wall near the women's restroom but was not identified by signage. (c) Was blocked by debris in the corner of the refinishing room, subjecting the employees to injury.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   On or about September 11, 2015:  Employees working in the office and warehouse areas are exposed to smoke inhalation and fire hazards where the fire extinguishers had not been serviced within the past twelve months.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Dec 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to electrical hazards.  Flexible cords were used with two wall mounted fans that ran over a ceiling tile and down the wall to the electrical outlet.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,290 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the refinishing room are exposed to methylene chloride which is contained in chemical products such as, but not limited to Goof Off Semi-Paste All Purpose Stripper.  The employer did not monitor the employees to determine their exposure to methylene chloride.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,290 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the production area of the facility are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Methylene Chloride. The employer had not established a written hazard communication program.  a. In the refinishing room for chemicals such as, but not limited to Goof Off Semi-Paste All Purpose Stripper, Denatured Alcohol, Klean Strip Paint Thinner, Crown VM&P Naphtha Thinner, and Mohawk Super Blush Retarder.  b. In the warehouse and site locations for cleaning chemicals such as but not limited to Benefect Disinfectant, A-Plus Commercial Soot Removal All Purpose Cleaner, and Oxy-Power Plus.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.   On or about September 11, 2015:  Employees working in the facility are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to Goof Off Semi-Paste All Purpose Stripper, Denatured Alcohol, Crown VM&P Naphtha Thinner, and Mohawk Super Blush Retarder in the Refinishing Room and cleaning chemicals such as but not limited to Benefect Disinfectant, A-Plus Commercial Soot Removal All Purpose Cleaner, and Oxy-Power Plus. The employer did not have an inventoried list of chemicals used in the worksite.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   On or about September 11, 2015: The employer did not have safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace such as but not limited to Goof Off Semi-Paste All Purpose Stripper, Crown Denatured Alcohol, Klean Strip Paint Thinner, Mohawk Super Blush Retarder, as well as A-Plus Commercial Soot Removal All Purpose Cleaner, and Oxy-Power Plus.

Issued

Nov 23, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   On or about September 11, 2015: Employees working in the production area of the facility are exposed to an array of chemicals at their workplace.  The employer did not provide hazardous chemical training.  a. Chemicals such as, but not limited to Goof Off Semi-Paste All Purpose Stripper, Denatured Alcohol, Klean Strip Paint Thinner, Crown VM&P Naphtha Thinner, and Mohawk Super Blush Retarder used in the Refinishing Room.  b. Cleaning supplies includes chemicals such as but not limited to Benefect Disinfectant, A-Plus Commercial Soot Removal All Purpose Cleaner, and Oxy-Power Plus.